Overland Emigrant Trail - Wheatland, CA
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lazyCachers
N 39° 02.378 W 121° 23.102
10S E 639768 N 4322415
Located off Spenceville Road, 3.9 Miles East of Highway 65 in Wheatland
Waymark Code: WM3YRR
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 06/07/2008
Views: 51
The marker text states:
Approximately 1¼ miles east of this site is the historic Johnson's Crossing. This was the first settlement reached west of the Sierra and the last stop on the Overland Emigrant Trail. Used as a camping spot for the pioneers, departure spot for miners and a sojourning place for trappers, herdsmen, and adventurers. The rescue party for the Donner Party was organized and departed from this crossing February 5, 1847.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 799-3
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Yuba County Historical Society. October 23, 1976
Road of Trail Name: Overland Emigrant Trail - California Trail- Donner Trail
State: California
County: Yuba
Historical Significance:
In 1849 alone, the Overland Emigrant Trail delivered more than 30,000 people to the California territory, depositing most at Johnson's Ranch.
Years in use: 1841-1870
How you discovered it:
A geocache located at the site of the sign.
Book on Wagon Road or Trial:
Overland: The California Emigrant Trail of 1841-1870 by Greg MacGregor
Website Explination:
http://www.goldcountryhomes.com/gold-country-homes/community-profile/history-west-found-land-north-lincoln
Why?:
Bands of fur trappers, trinket traders, mountaineers and adventurers pushed into the unexplored western wilderness. Many were headed to the gold mines to try to make their fortunes.
Directions:
From Highway 65 in Wheatland, drive NE on 3rd St., turn right on Olive St. which turns into Spenceville Road - continue about 3 1/2 miles, the marker is on the right.
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